Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
502103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 407 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501435



Common Names

  • Saurauia Excelsa
  • Tall Saurauia
  • Tall Climbing Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Saurauia floribunda Linden, Planch. & Sprague [unknown]
  • Saurauia schlimii Sprague [unknown]
  • Saurauia xanthotricha Turcz. [unknown]
  • Saurauia pycnotricha Turcz. [unknown]
  • Saurauia moritziana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Apatelia scabra G.Don [unknown]
  • Saurauia excelsa moritziana Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia excelsa xanthotricha (Turcz.) Buscal. [unknown]
  • Saurauia floribunda Linden & Planch. [deprecated]

Description

Saurauia excelsa (also called Mountain Saurauia, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical moist and wet forests. It grows up to 15 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Saurauia excelsa is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saurauia excelsa is white and small, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saurauia excelsa is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. They should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until rooted.

Where to Find Saurauia excelsa

Saurauia excelsa is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in tropical plants.

Saurauia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saurauia excelsa?

Saurauia excelsa

What is the common name of Saurauia excelsa?

Tall Saurauia

Where is Saurauia excelsa native to?

Brazil

Species in the Saurauia genus

Saurauia warenensis, Saurauia squamifructa, Saurauia subspinosa, Saurauia tafana, Saurauia verheijenii, Saurauia tayabensis, Saurauia trichophora, Saurauia vallium, Saurauia siporensis, Saurauia momiensis, Saurauia occulta, Saurauia oblancilimba, Saurauia nabirensis, Saurauia kajewskii, Saurauia homotricha, Saurauia idenburgensis, Saurauia meridensis, Saurauia javanica, Saurauia knemifolia, Saurauia purgans, Saurauia purpurellifolia, Saurauia obvallatoides, Saurauia schmutzii, Saurauia seibertii, Saurauia simplex, Saurauia raimondiana, Saurauia oroquensis, Saurauia pentapetala, Saurauia pleurotricha, Saurauia plurilocularis, Saurauia poolei, Saurauia dielsiana, Saurauia eburnea, Saurauia excurrens, Saurauia fasciculata, Saurauia fimbriata, Saurauia fragrans, Saurauia fraseri, Saurauia gigantifolia, Saurauia emarginata, Saurauia albiflora, Saurauia capitulata, Saurauia chocoensis, Saurauia collina, Saurauia congestiflora, Saurauia cordata, Saurauia alloplectifolia, Saurauia alpicola, Saurauia angica, Saurauia archboldiana,

Species in the Actinidiaceae family

Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,

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